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1 | Does this mean that it is wrong to ask? | Rev 17:16 | Pastor Glenn | 59748 | ||
Brother John, You said:"Speculation in itself is can be a dangerous exercise. It can lead to the sinful practice of reading the scripture in the "light" of man's wisdom." Does this mean that it is wrong to ask the question as to whether Al-Qaeda or others that hate the Lamb (Christianity and Israel) and the Harlot that rides the beast could be part of Rev 17? It is true that God has not revealed everything we would like to know: Revelation 10:4 And when the seven thunders had uttered their voices, I was about to write: and I heard a voice from heaven saying unto me, Seal up those things which the seven thunders uttered, and write them not. 1Corinthians 13:12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known. However, we already know that the spirit of antichrist is with everyone that denies that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh: 1John 4:3 And every spirit that confesseth not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh is not of God: and this is that spirit of antichrist, whereof ye have heard that it should come; and even now already is it in the world. 2John 1:7 For many deceivers are entered into the world, who confess not that Jesus Christ is come in the flesh. This is a deceiver and an antichrist. If there is something wrong with comparing todays events to Revelation scripture then why were these prophesies written? Some things were sealed and not written while others were written. Why? "...spin it however they want." Huh? Who really was it that held the Christian Missionaries hostage in Afganistan last year? And who really destroyed the twin towers in New York? Or did these things really happen? Pastor Glenn |
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2 | Does this mean that it is wrong to ask? | Rev 17:16 | John Reformed | 59860 | ||
Pastor Glenn, You asked: " Who really was it that held the Christian Missionaries hostage in Afganistan last year? And who really destroyed the twin towers in New York? Or did these things really happen? I will answer your last question first. Yes it really did happen. The christian missionaries were held by the ruling goverment of afghanistan, the Talaban. And, the Twin Towers were destroyed by Al-qaeda. Like all unregenerate people, they do the bidding of their father, the devil. It is only the grace of God that prevented you or I or any other son of Adam from being party to the hi-jacking. These are the human agents responsible for this evil act. Now, I think you will agree that the worst atrocity ever commited by the hand of man was The Crucifixtion of The Lord of Glory. It was perpertrated by Romans, Jews and other Gentiles. But the Bible says it happened because it was God's eternal plan for the salvation of His people. Acts 4:27-28 "For truly in this city there were gathered together against Your holy servant Jesus, whom You anointed, both Herod and Pontius Pilate, along with the Gentiles and the peoples of Israel, to do whatever Your hand and Your purpose predestined to occur." God pre-destined the calamity in New York. Not for the evil motive the terrorists had but for His own good purpose. Amos 3:6-7 "If a trumpet is blown in a city will not the people tremble? If a calamity occurs in a city has not the LORD done it? Surely the Lord GOD does nothing Unless He reveals His secret counsel To His servants the prophets." Pastor Glenn, you used several scriptures (1 John 4:3, 2 John 1:7 and 1 Cor 13:12). These passages tell us the identity of the spirit of anti-christ. What do we need in addition to them? Nothing except the enlightment of the Holy Spirit. Is 45:7 "The One forming light and creating darkness, Causing well-being and creating calamity; I am the LORD who does all these." I now ask: Of what importance is vain speculation? If God wants me or you to know the identity of anti-christ or the ten kings or any thing else, He will make it quite clear. We will find the answer in His Word and not in the newspapers. John |
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3 | Does this mean that it is wrong to ask? | Rev 17:16 | Hank | 59877 | ||
And, John, we can have full confidence in and believe everything we read in God's word. But what we read in the newspapers, or see on TV, or read in school science textbooks these days... well, "It ain't necessarily so!" --Hank | ||||||